Taj Mahal
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2015
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Score
Taj Mahal appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2013. Taj Mahal was last inspected on Sep 14, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taj Mahal dates to Sep 14, 2015.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA HAS NO LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER .
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Dec 15, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1512715 DATED,12/5/14. BASEMENT STILL HAVE RODENT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 TOTAL. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. OWNER OF THE BUILDING CAME WITH EMPLOYEES AND STARTED CLEANING THE BASEMENT. REMOVING ALL LEFT OVER RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS DURING INSPECTION. BASEMENT IS NOW FREE OF RODENT DROPPINGS AFFECTED AREAS WERE SANITIZED ALSO.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Upgraded to critical.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.( NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER OUTSIDE THE COOLER).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT OVER 100 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. SHAHEENA ISLAM TOOK THE EXAM LAST 1/4/14 ,PAST 11 MONTHS ALREADY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND POST IT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER,WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAITAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.( NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER OUTSIDE THE COOLER).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS FOR WIPING PREP TABLES,DINING TABLES IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 1, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Dec 17, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taj Mahal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taj Mahal on file is from Sep 14, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taj Mahal?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taj Mahal.
Has Taj Mahal's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taj Mahal have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taj Mahal means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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